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What is silk crepe?

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What is silk crepe?
Silk crepe is a distinct fabric that has a particular wrinkled and bumpy appearance. It is often thin and lightweight, hence the name “crepe” referring to the french thin pancakes.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI Blue Wool Crepe Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 1990s Angelo Tarlazzi Navy Blue very light wool crepe dress with oversized collar. Dress is in excellent condition ( rarely worn) Bust: 40 inch / Waist: 38 inch / Hip 36 inch / ...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy flowers , fully lined, back zip closur...
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2015 structured tangerine orange wool crepe dress FR38 M
By Raf Simons, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2015 structured tangerine orange wool crepe dress FR38 M Reference: LACG/A00547 Brand: Dior Designer: Raf Simons Collection: Circa Cruise 2015 Material: Virgin Wool, B...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Donald Campbell Wool Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress for Fall by Donald Campbell. The dress is in a purple wool crepe ( crepe de Paris) with a pink, grey and purple trim.
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1980s British Day Dresses

1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The wool crepe is of extremely fine quality and there is a pleasing weight to the fabric.
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1970's Pauline Trigere Black Wool Crepe Dress with Low Cut Neckline
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
It is made from black light weight wool crepe, lined in black silk, with a center back zipper.
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1970s American Evening Dresses

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